Time Line Project -- My Life

In Social Studies, we are currently learning about Time Lines.  A Time Line shows the order in which things happen.  we have discussed why Time Lines are created and how they are used during a mini-unit on the history of British Columbia.  In an effort to help students truly understand Time Lines, they will complete a Time Line Project. 

Below is the criteria:  If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know (agenda, phone: 250-428-2051, email: mblick@sd8.bc.ca


Criteria has been reviewed with the class and students have put in their input and the changes have been made.  All the students agreed to criteria.

My Own Time Line

Due Date: To Be Determined (Roughly -- two Weeks)

v  This project is an at-home and at school project.  While students will have time in class, students will need support from their parents for important dates and pictures.+

v This project is for Social Studies and is teaching students how to use a Time Line. Please be sure it is not completed in a hurried manner.

v Assignments need to be handed in on time.  Please ensure you are RESPONSIBLE.   

Directions: 

v Think of six (or more) important different things in your life, beginning with your birth.

v Put the events in the order they happened.

v Make a time line of these important events.

v Students will have options on how they wish to present their timeline.

v Each important event needs to have a year, a certain month and year, or date.

v Then you will explain the important events on your timeline.  Use complete sentences (or handwritten or typed). 

v Students are to draw or attach at least four pictures.  Make it visually appealing to your reader.  Students can add a background if it helps to enhance their project. 

v Large title that attracts the reader.

Items to be graded:

v At least Six different events in your life.  (2 points each; 12 points total).  Bonus marks will be given if students add additional dates with details.

v Events are in the order they happened.  (1 point each; 6 points total)

v Events are explained in complete sentences in your own printing or typing.  (2 points each; 12 points total)

v Pictures or drawings – four pictures (4 points)

v Neatness – written neatly, visually pleasing (5 points)

v On Time  (2 points)  -- This is a very easy mark to obtain.

v Parent/Guardian signature on these directions. (1 point)

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                                    Parent or Guardian Signature

Name ________________               Due date: 

                                                        Date turned in _________

My Own Time Line Rubric

Specific Items	Possible Points	Earned Points
Six Different Events in Student’s Life beginning with Birth	12
Events are in Sequential Order	6
Events are explained in complete sentences in own writing or typed	12
Neatness	5
Drawing and/or Pictures	4
Large Clear Title	2
On Time	2
Parent/Guardian Signature	1

                        Total Points Earned    _____

Grade Earned:   _____________

Students have options on how they may wish to represent their Time Line:

Examples:

 Thanks to Google for the image:

Flip Book:  While this example was used for a younger grade, it provides an idea.  Students could label the front with the appropriate date and pictures.  Students could then write their response on the inside and add any additional pictures.

Traditional Time Line:  Student create a line with dates marked accordingly.  Students can add pictures and words.














Students have also been given two examples of Time Lines that have been used in our Text Book.